请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 put something off
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to postpone
The Association has put the event off until December.
Synonyms
postpone
He decided to postpone the expedition.
delay
I delayed my departure until she could join me.
defer
Customers often defer payment for as long as possible.
adjourn
The proceedings have been adjourned until next week.
put back
hold over
reschedule
put on ice
put on the back burner (informal)
take a rain check on (US, Canadian, informal)
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to postpone
Synonyms
carry out
do
I was trying to do some work.
effect
Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward.
manage
those who can only manage a few hours of work
achieve
There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.
realize
The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage.
conclude
If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide.
accomplish
If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal.
execute
We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.
pull off
bring off
See put

Additional synonyms

in the sense of accomplish
Definition
to complete
If we all work together, I think we can accomplish our goal.
Synonyms
realize,
produce,
effect,
finish,
complete,
manage,
achieve,
perform,
carry out,
conclude,
fulfil,
execute,
bring about,
attain,
consummate,
bring off (informal),
do,
effectuate,
put the tin lid on
in the sense of achieve
Definition
to gain by hard work or effort
There are many who will work hard to achieve these goals.
Synonyms
accomplish,
reach,
fulfil,
finish,
complete,
gain,
perform,
earn,
do,
get,
win,
carry out,
realize,
obtain,
conclude,
acquire,
execute,
bring about,
attain,
consummate,
procure,
bring off (informal),
effectuate,
put the tin lid on
in the sense of adjourn
Definition
to postpone or be postponed temporarily
The proceedings have been adjourned until next week.
Synonyms
postpone,
delay,
suspend,
interrupt,
put off,
stay,
defer,
recess,
discontinue,
put on the back burner (informal),
prorogue,
take a rain check on (US, Canadian, informal)

Nearby words of
put something off

  • put something forward
  • put something in
  • put something into practice
  • put something off
  • put something on
  • put something or someone in the shade
  • put something or someone to shame

Synonyms of 'put something off'

put something off

Additional synonyms

in the sense of conclude
Definition
to arrange or settle finally
If the clubs cannot conclude a deal, an independent tribunal will decide.
Synonyms
accomplish,
effect,
settle,
bring about,
fix,
carry out,
resolve,
clinch,
pull off,
bring off (informal)
in the sense of defer
Definition
to delay until a future time
Customers often defer payment for as long as possible.
Synonyms
postpone,
delay,
put off,
suspend,
shelve,
set aside,
adjourn,
hold over,
procrastinate,
put on ice (informal),
put on the back burner (informal),
protract,
take a rain check on (US, Canadian, informal),
prorogue
in the sense of delay
Definition
to put (something) off to a later time
I delayed my departure until she could join me.
Synonyms
put off,
suspend,
postpone,
stall,
shelve,
prolong,
defer,
hold over,
temporize,
put on the back burner (informal),
protract,
take a rain check on (US, Canadian, informal)
in the sense of do
Definition
to improve
I was trying to do some work.
Synonyms
perform,
work,
achieve,
carry out,
produce,
effect,
complete,
conclude,
undertake,
accomplish,
execute,
discharge,
pull off,
transact
in the sense of effect
Definition
to cause (something) to take place
Prospects for effecting real political change have taken a step backward.
Synonyms
bring about,
make,
cause,
produce,
create,
complete,
achieve,
perform,
carry out,
fulfil,
accomplish,
execute,
initiate,
give rise to,
consummate,
actuate,
effectuate
in the sense of execute
Definition
to produce or create (a work of art)
We are going to execute our campaign plan to the letter.
Synonyms
carry out,
effect,
finish,
complete,
achieve,
realize,
do,
implement,
fulfil,
enforce,
accomplish,
render,
discharge,
administer,
prosecute,
enact,
consummate,
put into effect,
bring off
in the sense of manage
those who can only manage a few hours of work
Synonyms
perform,
do,
deal with,
achieve,
carry out,
undertake,
cope with,
accomplish,
contrive,
finish off,
bring about or off
in the sense of realize
Definition
to produce a complete work of art from an idea or draft
The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage.
Synonyms
achieve,
do,
effect,
complete,
perform,
fulfil,
accomplish,
bring about,
consummate,
incarnate,
bring off,
make concrete,
bring to fruition,
actualize,
make happen,
effectuate,
reify,
carry out or through
随便看

 

英语词典包含298861条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/1/9 3:46:43